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Fireball Shrimp Boil Skillet

A delicious and smoky shrimp boil recipe inspired by Southern cuisine, perfect for a weekend lunch or tailgate gathering.

πŸ•’ Prep: 10 min - Cook: 15 min - Total: 25 min
🍽 Servings: 6
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Southern American

Allergens

Shellfish, Sausage (contains pork)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups hot cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and heated through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Add water to the same skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in onions, garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white sugar, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  3. Add Worcestershire sauce and shrimp to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5 7 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  4. Stir in cooked sausage and corn kernels. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Serve over hot rice, garnishing with parsley if desired.

Chef’s Insight

For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to taste.

Notes

Cook the shrimp just until pink to ensure they're tender and juicy.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe is inspired by Southern shrimp boils, which bring communities together for lively gatherings with mouth-watering flavors.